What food can be taken into France?


What food can be taken into France?

What Food Items Are Allowed into France?
  • Fruits and vegetables: Travelers are allowed to bring fresh fruits and vegetables from any country, provided that they are free from pests and diseases.
  • Packaged food items: Non-perishable packaged food items, such as cereals, pasta, and canned goods, are generally allowed.


Can I take a cheese sandwich into France?

Rules when travelling from a non-EU country If you travel to the EU from a non-EU country, you are not allowed to bring any meat or dairy products with you.


Can I take sandwiches into France?

Travelers can bring most food items to France as long as they are for personal consumption and do not exceed the allowed quantities.


Can you take tea bags to France?

What snacks can you take into France? You can carry other products that are not meat or plant based, such as bread, crisps, tea bags, etc. as long as they do not weigh over 2kg. You can also carry certain plant- or animal-based foods such as honey, snails and live oysters, as long as you have under 2kg.


What Cannot be brought into France?

The original food animal (meat, product of meat and milk product) from non-EU countries European Union are strictly prohibited. Fishery products, other products of animal origin (honey, snails, etc.), powdered milk, baby food or pet food may be tolerated according to certain thresholds and in certain packaging.


What can I take to France for my second home?

As a traveller to France, you can, of course, bring your personal items and belongings with you, and no taxes or duties will be due for any items deemed reasonable items for a traveller to bring on a trip.


Can you take food to France on Eurotunnel?

Yes, you can bring food with you for personal consumption between Folkestone & Calais, and for your onward journey.


Can you bring food through security in France?

You can take solid food such as sandwiches and fruit through security and on board. All liquid food must be packed in individual containers with a maximum capacity of 100 ml (3,4 oz) each and the containers must fit into one transparent and re-sealable plastic bag that is no larger than 1 liter.


What foods Cannot be taken into the EU?

If you travel to the EU from a non-EU country, you are not allowed to bring any meat or dairy products with you. You can however bring a limited quantity of fruit and vegetables as well as eggs, egg products and honey. Restricted quantities of fish or fish products are also allowed.